Episode 61 — Saga

This week on View from the Gutters our topic work is Saga, Vol. 1-3, by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples. An ongoing series, Sagais set in a galaxy consumed by a proxy war between the largest planet in the galaxy and its own moon. It is the story of Marko and Alana, two soldiers from opposite sides of that war who fall in love and run away together, pursued by agents of both sides.

Saga is by no means a war story, however. It’s a romance, and a story about the many ways that war affects our lives. It’s a beautifully illustrated comic with incredible and weird character designs, amazing set pieces, and luscious colors. There also may be a cat who will quickly become your favorite character.